ABB
Asaba
Nigeria
9,546 km
5,931 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
9,546 km
5,931 mi / 5,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
312°
northwest

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ABB DTW
Airport Name Asaba International Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code ABB DTW
ICAO Code DNAS KDTW
City Asaba Detroit
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/New_York
Elevation 305 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 6.200000, 6.660000 42.210000, -83.350000

Asaba (ABB) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asaba International Airport (ABB) in Asaba, Nigeria to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 9,546 kilometers (5,931 miles / 5,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:56 in Asaba, it's 05:56 in Detroit. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Asaba (ABB) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Asaba International Airport (ABB) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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